{
  "id": 7541093,
  "title": "NFL Aggies Week 1 recap, stats and best photos of Texas A&M stars",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/nfl-aggies-week-1-recap-stats-and-best-photos-of-texas-a-m-stars",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-15T11:31:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nfl-aggies-week-1-recap-113114865.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 NFL season kicked off with Texas A&M players making an impact on the field. In the first week, veterans returning for another season, rookies experiencing regular-season action, and some players debuting with new teams. Among the notable performances, San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans scored his first touchdown in his newest team's 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Evans, who had spent 11 seasons with Tampa Bay, caught six passes for 49 yards and a touchdown.\n\nMeanwhile, former Texas A&M star Myles Garrett made his Rams debut after being part of one of the offseason's biggest trades. Although Garrett's performance didn't meet expectations, it was still a memorable sight to see the former Aggie wearing a different uniform.\n\nDefensive end Edgerrin Cooper made a strong impression for the Green Bay Packers, finishing the game with seven tackles, two for loss, and a sack. Cooper's talent continues to establish him as one of the NFL's rising young linebackers.\n\nWeek 1 also marked the beginning of careers for several other professional players. Cleveland's KC Concepcion made his regular-season debut, while Cashius Howell and Nate Boerkircher also experienced NFL action for the first time. Former Texas A&M players De'Von Achane and Von Miller returned for another season, giving Texas A&M fans familiar names to follow every week.\n\nFor more coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions, readers can contact/follow Aggies Wire on X (@AggiesWire) and like their Facebook page. Additionally, contributor Jarrett Johnson can be followed on X (@whosnextsports1).",
  "summary": "Mike Evans scored in his 49ers debut, Edgerrin Cooper recorded a sack and several former Aggies made their NFL debuts. See the best photos.",
  "key_points": [
    "Texas A&M players make impact in NFL Week 1.",
    "Myles Garrett debuts with Los Angeles Rams.",
    "Edgerrin Cooper shines for Green Bay Packers."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}